From Milano Cortina to Dakar 2026: Olympic mascots Tina and Ayo share the stage
Italy saw mascot mania in Milan as Tina, face of Milano Cortina 2026, welcomed Ayo from Dakar 2026. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Macron tells Meloni to ‘stay at home’ after comments on French activist’s killing
Emmanuel Macron rebuked Giorgia Meloni over her comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, sparking tensions between Rome and Paris. Read more at Read More
Poland prepares to mine Russian border after exit from Ottawa treaty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled the Bluszcz weapons system, saying Warsaw could lay mines along its eastern border with Russia within 48 hours. Read more at Read More
Venezuela approves amnesty for likely release of hundreds of political prisoners
Although the new law was not a prerequisite for the government to free prisoners, the approval marks a reversal for authorities in the South American nation, who for decades have…
France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos
France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers. Read more at Read More
Death of French activist sparks spectre of ‘cordon sanitaire’ around LFI
With two staff members of LFI and MP Raphaël Arnault among those suspected of involvement in the violence that led to the death of the identitarian activist, LFI is finding…
China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China
China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the…
Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain
After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead. Read more at Read More
Humanoid robots dance into Beijing’s Lunar New Year celebrations
Robots dance at a Beijing mall’s Lunar New Year show, dazzling visitors with smoother, human-like moves that highlight China’s tech-driven celebrations. Read more at Read More